COVID-19 CRISIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Despite the many challenges presented by COVID-19, Meals on Wheels Orange County is dedicated to delivering meals to the thousands of older adults that rely on us each and every day in the cities we serve:

Anaheim
Brea
Buena Park
Costa Mesa
Cypress
Fountain Valley

Fullerton
Garden Grove
Huntington Beach
La Habra
Midway

Seal Beach
Orange
Santa Ana
Stanton
Tustin
Westminster

Please read through the requirements for this opportunity:

Must be 18 years of age or older
Meal deliveries are made Monday through Friday between 9 am to 12 pm
Must have a valid California driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and reliable vehicle
A background check is required and we are asking that, due to increase costs at this time, volunteers cover this $20 fee

If you are interested in adding your name to our list, please complete our short application below.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering during these challenging times and for your heart to serve vulnerable older adults in our community. We will do our best to respond to your submission, but please bear with us as we deal with this unprecedented emergency. We will be in contact as volunteer opportunities arise.

Volunteer Inquiry Form

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Please complete the following application to be added to our list of potential short-term volunteers. We will contact you as quickly as possible after receiving your application to discuss current volunteer opportunities. Applicants under 18 should complete the application themselves; their parent/guardian will have additional forms to complete.

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How did you hear about Meals on Wheels OC?*

Schedule

Please complete the following section to the best of your knowledge. We understand that schedules change, please simply indicate when and how you would like to make yourself available, and we will do our best to accommodate. **Please note: Most of our short-term volunteer opportunities are M-F in the early morning/afternoon.

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Please check the days of the week you would like to volunteer. If you are able, include the approximate time you would be able to arrive and depart on the days you have listed.

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Available to Volunteer in City*

Check all cities you are able to volunteer in

**Saturday/Sunday Volunteer Opportunities are primarily available for Friendly Visitors

Specific areas of interest*

Please check all that apply:

Meals on Wheels (Home Delivered Meals)

Senior Lunch Program (Congregate)

Adult Day Care or Adult Day Health Care Centers (ADC/ADHC)

Friendly Visitor/Caller or Wellness Caller

Social Services or Administrative

Other

Please list here*

General Questions

Why would you like to volunteer for Meals on Wheels OC?

Our programs are based in North/Central OC; which cities are you open to?*

Do you need to complete a certain number of hours for a service project, internship, community service, etc.? Please note, we do not provide verification for court-ordered hours.*

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Which school and/or program?*

How many hours do you need?*

If applying for an internship or are under age 18 please provide at least two REFERENCES:

(Please exclude relatives; must include at least one reference from an employer, teacher, or professional relationship.)

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Skill Assessment

As a volunteer, what do you think your strengths are?*

What do you hope to gain from this volunteer experience with Meals on Wheels OC?*

Do you speak any languages other than English? If so, please list.*

By Checking this box you are confirming that all information contained in this application is accurate. If offered a position, I agree to a ~$20 background check processing fee for positions as Meals on Wheels driver, Friendly Visitor, Internship, Social Services/Administrative, or position at the ADHC, or will provide Community SeniorServ, Inc., DBA Meals on Wheels OC with a background screening that was completed in the last six (6) months. (If under age 18, references will be called in lieu of conducting a background screening)

I confirm that all information contained in this application is accurate and consent to digital application submission.

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I deliver Meals on Wheels if I’m under 18 years old?

At this time, anyone between the ages of 6 – 18 years old must be accompanied by a guardian who has had a background check.

I would like to commit to a long-term volunteer opportunity. How do I do that?

Fantastic! Please visit our standard Volunteer Sign Up page.

I want to help today. Is there a place I can do that?

We recommend contacting the following agencies, our partners in insuring no one in Orange County goes hungry:

Are there other ways I can help?

Absolutely! Right now, our biggest need is funding. Consider making a donation.

You can also follow us online: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

COVID-19 CRISIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Anaheim Brea Buena Park Costa Mesa Cypress Fountain Valley

Fullerton Garden Grove Huntington Beach La Habra Midway

Seal Beach Orange Santa Ana Stanton Tustin Westminster

Volunteer Inquiry Form

Contact Information

Schedule

General Questions

Skill Assessment

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Anaheim
Brea
Buena Park
Costa Mesa
Cypress
Fountain Valley

Fullerton
Garden Grove
Huntington Beach
La Habra
Midway

Seal Beach
Orange
Santa Ana
Stanton
Tustin
Westminster